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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S787 VAOMOT history

S787 VAO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

S787 VAO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
172,006 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 VAO was last recorded at 172,006 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 3,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,548 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,458 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,006 miles
  • 2021 – 168,548 miles
  • 2020 – 165,968 miles
  • 2019 – 164,063 miles
  • 2018 – 159,211 miles
  • 2017 – 155,785 miles
  • 2016 – 151,062 miles
  • 2015 – 144,823 miles
  • 2014 – 139,626 miles
  • 2013 – 135,263 miles
  • 2012 – 130,758 miles
  • 2011 – 123,410 miles
  • 2010 – 118,545 miles
  • 2009 – 114,328 miles
  • 2008 – 107,253 miles
  • 2007 – 98,145 miles
  • 2006 – 86,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface body corrosion not holed

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,006 miles (+3,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,006 miles
    Test number
    350587892535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface body corrosion not holed

  2. Pass168,548 miles (+2,580)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,548 miles
    Test number
    324629855228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,968 miles (+1,905)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,968 miles
    Test number
    134700706419
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,063 miles (+4,852)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,063 miles
    Test number
    153361709874
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end nuts corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber ram corroded

  5. Pass159,211 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,211 miles
    Test number
    529693694436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,785 miles (+4,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,785 miles
    Test number
    980917231082
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass151,062 miles (+6,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,062 miles
    Test number
    267195893749
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  8. Pass144,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,823 miles
    Test number
    655308902505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail144,823 miles (+5,197)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,823 miles
    Test number
    613610901108
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass139,626 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,626 miles
    Test number
    407020284281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Fail139,626 miles (+4,363)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,626 miles
    Test number
    367559374247
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass135,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,263 miles
    Test number
    309598283438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,263 miles (+4,505)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,263 miles
    Test number
    387851883418
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteREAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

  14. Pass130,758 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,758 miles
    Test number
    638990492200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,410 miles (+4,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    295326781249
    • NoteRear diff seals leaking

  16. Pass118,545 miles (+4,217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    118,545 miles
    Test number
    861605280262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail114,328 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    791374599279
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass114,328 miles (+7,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    951154299238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass107,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    107,253 miles
    Test number
    111194598203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail107,253 miles (+9,108)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,253 miles
    Test number
    354334098258
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass98,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    98,145 miles
    Test number
    314171397455
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail98,145 miles (+11,585)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,145 miles
    Test number
    762171997241
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass86,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    183770596222
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S787 VAO

Does S787 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 VAO expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 VAO?
The MOT on S787 VAO expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 VAO done?
S787 VAO was recorded at 172,006 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has S787 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 VAO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on S787 VAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S787 VAO find?
S787 VAO passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by jacking point, and 2 more.

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